2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · FV12 ORX
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 05 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 179,581 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,581 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV12 ORX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 179,581 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV12 ORX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (FV12 ORX) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))”; “Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))”.
FV12 ORX Mileage History
- 22/08/2024129,199 mi
- 02/09/2024129,225 mi+26 mi
- 03/09/2025149,579 mi+20,354 mi
- 03/08/2026179,581 mi+30,002 mi
- 03/08/2026179,581 mi
Average of roughly 25,882 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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